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Several Republican congressmen have called for investigations into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, alleging that the Puerto Rican musician potentially violated decency standards.
"This could be much worse than the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction."
"This could be much worse than the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction."
Bad Bunny: GOP Representatives Call for Investigation Into Halftime Performance
Several Republican congressmen have called for investigations into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, alleging that the Puerto Rican musician potentially violated decency standards.
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February 11, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Several Republican congressmen have called for investigations into Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance, alleging that the Puerto Rican musician potentially violated decency standards.
"This could be much worse than the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction."
"This could be much worse than the Janet Jackson wardrobe malfunction."
James Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly, has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to support their family following his passing.
Donate to Support for James Van Der Beek's Family, organized by Kimberly Van Der Beek
James Van Der Beek was a beloved husband, father, and friend who touched… Kimberly Van Der Beek needs your support for Support for James Van Der Beek's Family
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February 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
James Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly, has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to support their family following his passing.
BREAKING: James Van Der Beek has died at the age of 48.
James Van Der Beek, Dawson's Creek Star, Dead at 48
While he made his name with roles in Varsity Blues and Dawson's Creek, James Van Der Beek maintained a presence thanks to roles in CSI and Pose, among other productions.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:42 PM
BREAKING: James Van Der Beek has died at the age of 48.
Bleachers have announced their fifth studio album, everyone for ten minutes, out on May 22nd via Dirty Hit.
Watch the music video for their new single, “you and forever,” starring Jack Antonoff’s wife Margaret Qualley.
Watch the music video for their new single, “you and forever,” starring Jack Antonoff’s wife Margaret Qualley.
Bleachers Announce New Album everyone for ten minutes, Reveal New Song "you and forever"
Bleachers have announced their new album, everyone for ten minutes, out on May 22nd. They've also shared the new song "you and forever" starring Margaret Qualley.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Bleachers have announced their fifth studio album, everyone for ten minutes, out on May 22nd via Dirty Hit.
Watch the music video for their new single, “you and forever,” starring Jack Antonoff’s wife Margaret Qualley.
Watch the music video for their new single, “you and forever,” starring Jack Antonoff’s wife Margaret Qualley.
Gene Simmons said hip-hop “is not my music. I don’t come from the ghetto” in a new interview explaining why the genre doesn’t belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Gene Simmons Whines About Hip-Hop in Rock Hall of Fame: "I Don't Come from the Ghetto"
Gene Simmons has criticized the inclusion of hip-hop artists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, this time with the thinly-veiled racist commentary that he's not "from the ghetto."
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February 11, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Gene Simmons said hip-hop “is not my music. I don’t come from the ghetto” in a new interview explaining why the genre doesn’t belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Watch Rosalía’s dreamlike music video for “Sauvignon Blanc,” a standout cut from 2025's best album, LUX.
Rosalía Floats Through the Desert in New Video for "Sauvignon Blanc"
Rosalía has released a new music video for "Sauvignon Blanc," which appears on her stellar 2025 album, LUX. It arrives ahead of a world tour.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Watch Rosalía’s dreamlike music video for “Sauvignon Blanc,” a standout cut from 2025's best album, LUX.
Flea puts his own unique spin on Frank Ocean's classic "Thinkin Bout You."
Flea Unveils Bonkers Cover of Frank Ocean's "Thinkin Bout You"
As the third preview of his upcoming solo debut, Honora, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea has covered Frank Ocean's beloved "Thinkin Bout You."
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February 11, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Flea puts his own unique spin on Frank Ocean's classic "Thinkin Bout You."
On Ekko Astral's newly announced concept album, Adam Sandler is a "god-president," and the DMV has become a demilitarized zone ruled by SoundCloud rappers and "butt rockers."
The video for the lead single, "lil xan goes to washington," stars Lil Xan himself.
The video for the lead single, "lil xan goes to washington," stars Lil Xan himself.
Ekko Astral Announce Batshit Concept Album the beltway is burning
Punk rock band Ekko Astral have announced new album the beltway is burning, its lead single "lil xan goes to washington," and upcoming tour dates.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:08 PM
On Ekko Astral's newly announced concept album, Adam Sandler is a "god-president," and the DMV has become a demilitarized zone ruled by SoundCloud rappers and "butt rockers."
The video for the lead single, "lil xan goes to washington," stars Lil Xan himself.
The video for the lead single, "lil xan goes to washington," stars Lil Xan himself.
Andrew Ranken, longtime drummer of The Pogues, has died at the age of 72.
Andrew Ranken, Legendary Drummer of The Pogues, Dead at 72
Andrew Ranken, the classic drummer of The Pogues, has died at age 72.
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February 11, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Andrew Ranken, longtime drummer of The Pogues, has died at the age of 72.
LCD Soundsystem are facing backlash from their own fans over the inclusion of their song “Oh Baby” in a Super Bowl commercial for Elon Musk’s Starlink.
LCD Soundsystem Face Backlash Over Licensing Song for Elon Musk's Super Bowl Ad
LCD Soundsystem are facing backlash in response to 2017's "Oh Baby" soundtracking Elon Musk's Super Bowl ad for Starlink.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:40 PM
LCD Soundsystem are facing backlash from their own fans over the inclusion of their song “Oh Baby” in a Super Bowl commercial for Elon Musk’s Starlink.
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, joined Dropkick Murphys onstage and then executed a perfect stage dive.
US Senate Candidate Sings and Stage Dives at Dropkick Murphys' Maine Show
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for US Senator in Maine, sang and stage dove at Dropkick Murphys' tour kickoff in Portland.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, joined Dropkick Murphys onstage and then executed a perfect stage dive.
Kid Rock thinks that JAY-Z, whose company Roc Nation is the live music strategist for the Super Bowl, was a “DEI hire” by the NFL and its commissioner Roger Goodell.
Kid Rock Calls JAY-Z a "DEI Hire" by NFL
Kid Rock has opined that NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show consultant JAY-Z was a "DEI hire" by league commissioner Roger Goodell.
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February 10, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Kid Rock thinks that JAY-Z, whose company Roc Nation is the live music strategist for the Super Bowl, was a “DEI hire” by the NFL and its commissioner Roger Goodell.
Geese Winter continues with a stellar performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk.
Geese Bring a Trio of Stunners to First-Ever Tiny Desk Concert
Geese stopped by the NPR office to make their Tiny Desk Concert debut, performing three tracks from their great 2025 album Getting Killed.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Geese Winter continues with a stellar performance on NPR’s Tiny Desk.
Don Henley believes The Eagles’ “miraculous run” of more than five decades will “probably” at the end of 2026.
Don Henley Says 2026 Will "Probably" Be The Eagles' Final Year
Don Henley has suggested that 2026 will be The Eagles' final year as the band continues their Sphere residency in Las Vegas.
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February 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Don Henley believes The Eagles’ “miraculous run” of more than five decades will “probably” at the end of 2026.
Following the cancelation of Rock the Country's stop in Anderson, South Carolina, the festival has issued a statement saying it was "created to unite people together through music."
Rock the Country Issues Statement on South Carolina Cancellation: "Loving America Isn't Political"
The Rock the Country festival has issued a statement after cancelling the South Carolina iteration of the fest. Read more.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Following the cancelation of Rock the Country's stop in Anderson, South Carolina, the festival has issued a statement saying it was "created to unite people together through music."
Tom Morello made a statement at Super Bowl LX, flashing an “ICE OUT” rally towel from the stands.
Tom Morello Holds Up "ICE OUT" Rally Towel at Super Bowl
Tom Morello made his presence known Sunday during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium by holding up an "ICE OUT" rally towel from his seat in the stands.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Tom Morello made a statement at Super Bowl LX, flashing an “ICE OUT” rally towel from the stands.
Turning Point USA's "All-American Halftime Show," in which Kid Rock appeared to lip-sync for much of his performance, was reportedly pre-taped.
Turning Point USA's "All-American Halftime Show" Was Pre-Taped: Report
It's been reported that Turning Point USA's "All-American Halftime Show" was pre-taped in advance of its airing opposite Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Turning Point USA's "All-American Halftime Show," in which Kid Rock appeared to lip-sync for much of his performance, was reportedly pre-taped.
Jonny Greenwood and Paul Thomas Anderson are demanding that Greenwood's score for Phantom Thread be removed from Melania Trump's documentary.
Jonny Greenwood Demands Phantom Thread Score Be Removed from Melania Documentary
Jonny Greenwood says Universal Pictures "failed to consult [him] on this third-party use which is a breach of his composer agreement."
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February 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Jonny Greenwood and Paul Thomas Anderson are demanding that Greenwood's score for Phantom Thread be removed from Melania Trump's documentary.
Sheryl Crow says Donald Trump needs to be "impeached and imprisoned along with every other person... Democrat, Republican, American, or foreign who knew" about Jeffrey Epstein.
"Who are we if we do not stand up for children who are knowingly pedaled to rich leaders all over the world."
"Who are we if we do not stand up for children who are knowingly pedaled to rich leaders all over the world."
Sheryl Crow Calls for Trump to Be "Imprisoned Along with Every Other Person" Who Knew About Epstein
Sheryl Crow has called for Donald Trump "to be impeached and impreisoned along with every other person... who knew" about Epstein.
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February 6, 2026 at 11:08 PM
Sheryl Crow says Donald Trump needs to be "impeached and imprisoned along with every other person... Democrat, Republican, American, or foreign who knew" about Jeffrey Epstein.
"Who are we if we do not stand up for children who are knowingly pedaled to rich leaders all over the world."
"Who are we if we do not stand up for children who are knowingly pedaled to rich leaders all over the world."
The South Carolina stop of Rock the Country Festival has been canceled after Shinedown dropped off the lineup.
Rock the Country South Carolina Fest Canceled Outright After Shinedown Drop Off Bill
The South Carolina stop of the 2026 Rock the Country traveling festival has been canceled outright following Shinedown's decision to drop off the bill.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:56 PM
The South Carolina stop of Rock the Country Festival has been canceled after Shinedown dropped off the lineup.
Jack White says Trump's racist Obamas meme "would basically get anyone, at any job fired immediately...except for arguably the most important position in the world."
Jack White on Trump's Racist Obamas Meme: "25th Amendment This Man"
"This post would basically get anyone, at any job fired immediately...except for arguably the most important position in the world."
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February 6, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Jack White says Trump's racist Obamas meme "would basically get anyone, at any job fired immediately...except for arguably the most important position in the world."
Tame Impala and JENNIE have joined forces on a new version of "Dracula."
Tame Impala Recruits JENNIE For "Dracula" Remix
Tame Impala has offered a new version of his hit 2025 track "Dracula" with vocals from JENNIE of BLACKPINK.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Tame Impala and JENNIE have joined forces on a new version of "Dracula."
Dave Mustaine offered advice to Yungblud: either “take a break or find something else [musically].”
Dave Mustaine Advises Yungblud to "Take a Break or Find Something Else [Musically]"
After hearing about Yungblud's recent collaborations, Megadeth's Dave Mustaine advised the rising rocker to "take a break or find something else [musically]."
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February 5, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Dave Mustaine offered advice to Yungblud: either “take a break or find something else [musically].”
Hayley Williams will perform at Newport Folk Festival this July.
Hayley Williams Announced as First Newport Folk Festival 2026 Artist
Hayley Williams is the first artist to be announced as a performer at the 2026 Newport Folk Festival, with a set called "Hayley Williams and Friends"
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February 5, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Hayley Williams will perform at Newport Folk Festival this July.
Flying Lotus has announced a new EP, BIG MAMA, set for release in March via Brainfeeder.
The rapper/producer says the project features "experimental, maximalist, hyperfast, electronic bursts of energy."
The rapper/producer says the project features "experimental, maximalist, hyperfast, electronic bursts of energy."
Flying Lotus Announces New BIG MAMA EP
Flying Lotus has announced a new EP, BIG MAMA, which will be the first on his Brainfeeder record label.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Flying Lotus has announced a new EP, BIG MAMA, set for release in March via Brainfeeder.
The rapper/producer says the project features "experimental, maximalist, hyperfast, electronic bursts of energy."
The rapper/producer says the project features "experimental, maximalist, hyperfast, electronic bursts of energy."